Rain to subside for the weekend, but broad precipitation zone to cross Latvia again next week
Over the weekend, the sky will be partly cloudy. On Saturday, precipitation is expected mainly in the southern part of the country –…
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Migration pressure on the rise in Latvia – over 4 000 people have already attempted to cross the border illegally
On Wednesday, the 28th of May, 62 people attempted to illegally cross the Latvian-Belarusian border, bringing the total number of such attempts this…
Thunderstorms in the East and fog – weather forecast for the coming days
Thursday is expected to be mostly cloudy across Latvia, with widespread rain. In the eastern part of the country, heavy thunderstorms are forecast…
Variable midweek weather – local showers, warm but humid weekend ahead
On Wednesday, skies will be mostly cloudy, with some clearing expected in central regions during the day. Rain is forecast overnight in eastern…
Latvia plans to strengthen its defence – aiming for 38 000 active personnel
Increasing the number of defense personnel from 31 000 to 38 000 is a realistic goal, though achievable only over a longer period,…
Tuesday temperature to reach up to +23°C
On Tuesday and Wednesday, cloud cover will vary across the country. While Tuesday is expected to pass without precipitation, some rainfall is forecast…
Emergency medical care in Latvia’s regions at risk – Krāslava hospital calls for action
The state must find resources to maintain emergency departments in remote rural areas, declares the municipal Krāslava Hospital in a letter to the…
State roads are crumbling – plans are ambitious, but funding covers only half of what’s needed
According to a report submitted by the Ministry of Transport on the development strategy for national main roads until 2040, a total of…
Paramedics in Latvia now permitted to defend themselves with pepper spray
On Thursday, the Latvian Parliament adopted amendments to the Medical Treatment Law in the third reading, granting Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) staff the…
